City Council urges Mamdani to include ‘fifth man’ on FDNY trucks— reinstating a cut from the Bloomberg administration
City Council Advocates for Additional Firefighter Positions The City Council is pushing for the addition of a fifth firefighter to numerous fire trucks, a decision aimed at more effectively battling fast-moving fires, according to reports. Lawmakers are requesting that the Mamdani administration set aside $91.7 million to boost staffing at 86 engine companies located in […]
A third of NYC Parks patrols will be cut under Mamdani’s budget plan: ‘Every neighborhood park will feel the impact’
Mayor’s Budget Cuts Raise Concerns About Park Safety This week, Mayor Zoran Mamdani unveiled a $124.7 billion budget proposal that includes plans to reduce the number of uniformed police officers in the city’s parks by 100 this summer. Critics argue that this move could cut over a third of the city’s approximately 300 Park Enforcement […]
Cisco’s shares rise 14% due to increasing AI orders, while the company announces plans to cut nearly 4,000 jobs.
Cisco’s Shares Surge Following Strong Earnings Report Shares of Cisco jumped by 15% in after-hours trading on Wednesday, following the company’s announcement of earnings and guidance that exceeded Wall Street’s expectations. During this quarter, Cisco revealed it would cut fewer than 4,000 jobs, which is under 5% of its total workforce. Here’s a quick comparison […]
Washington State Democrats Discover Alternative Method to Cut Police Funding
New Budget Strategy Raises Concerns in Washington State Democrats in Washington state are adopting a controversial approach to funding issues related to the police. Governor Bob Ferguson recently signed a budget that designates $880 million for a rainy day fund, while also reallocating $375 million from the public works support account, which typically finances infrastructure […]
Republican lawmakers call on the Trump administration to cut funding for the ‘woke’ National Academies.
A group of Republican representatives recently urged the Trump administration to look into the possibility of cutting taxpayer funding for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. They claim the institution, which operates under Congressional charter, exhibits bias and promotes “leftist” agendas. This call to action was led by Rep. Eric Burleson (R-Missouri), who […]
Republicans in South Carolina seek to cut funding for HBCU after it withdrew a Republican commencement speaker.
In South Carolina, state Republicans are pushing to cut funding for the only public Historically Black College and University (HBCU) after student protests led to the cancellation of an invitation for Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette to speak at graduation. This decision was influenced by serious safety concerns following student backlash against Evette’s views on issues […]
Hawley Urges House to Cut Funding for Abortion Organizations Following Senate Vote
Senator Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) is urging the House to prevent taxpayer funding for abortion organizations via reconciliation, following the Senate’s rejection of an amendment on Wednesday. In a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) sent Thursday afternoon, Hawley cautioned that without an extension of the ban on taxpayer funding to abortion providers, billions in […]
Meta plans to cut 8,000 jobs as it shifts focus to AI investments
Meta to Lay Off Approximately 8,000 Employees Meta Inc. has announced to its staff that it plans to reduce its workforce by around 8,000 employees, which amounts to roughly 10% of its total team. This drastic move is part of a strategy to bolster its investment in the artificial intelligence sector. In a memo shared […]
Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as Zuckerberg focuses on AI and the layoffs continue
Meta Plans Major Job Cuts Meta Inc., led by Mark Zuckerberg, has announced plans to eliminate approximately 8,000 jobs, which is about 10% of its workforce. Employees were informed on Thursday about these significant layoffs. The announcement was made in a memo sent to staff, indicating a shift towards substantial layoffs as the company invests […]
Rex Heuermann’s former wife lives in the basement where he cut up his victims.
In a documentary airing Thursday, the ex-wife of Rex Heuerman, the Gilgo Beach serial killer, shared that she currently sleeps in the basement where he committed heinous acts against his victims. Asa Ellerup described her nightly struggles with terrifying dreams as she recounted her experience in “Gilgo Beach Killer: Secret House,” the fourth episode of […]